Project EngineerNexant

Nexant is a provider of intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions-pioneering, developing, and advancing electric power grid and alternative energy technologies and services. Our exclusive focus on energy, combined with our well-respected and experienced professionals, proven technology, and proprietary industry information, has earned us distinctive brand recognition and a reputation as a top energy solutions company.

Nexant is an independent company formed on January 1, 2000 by a core group of energy consulting and advanced energy technology units of Bechtel Group, Inc. Since that date, we have added expertise through the strategic acquisition of eight energy technology companies and organically hiring only the best in our field. Our seasoned professionals have completed over 3,000 assignments in more than 100 countries. We have headquarters in San Francisco and Foster City, CA, with 32 corporate, representative, and project offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. We have been profitable since day one with significant growth rates.

Our detailed understanding of the physical behavior and constraints of the power system is embedded in our grid and market operations software. We offer an integrated line of software solutions that addresses all facets of energy markets, from centralized wholesale markets to independent energy retailers and aggregators. Growing trends such as dynamic pricing and demand side management are emphasized. Our domain dominance within the energy value chain and integrated expertise in the market with proprietary technologies makes us a clear leader in our space.

We also provide advisory services for developing and commercializing advanced clean energy technologies as well as supplying technical, operational, and strategic consulting to oil, gas, and chemical majors, energy resource companies, technology owners, governments, and investors. In addition, Nexant is a national leader in the innovative design, implementation, and evaluation of many of the largest commercial, industrial, and residential energy efficiency incentive and demand side management programs in the United States.

Our current investors include TeleSoft Partners, Oak Investment Partners, The Beacon Group, Intel Capital, Nth Power, Morgan Stanley Global Energy Group, Frog and Peach, and Symphony Technology Group, as well as Nexant management and staff. We recently secured another round of funding of $50 million that will help us achieve the rapid growth potential of our company.

Are you interested in having a real impact and helping to change the world? Then join us!

About the Job
We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for Nexant's Wheaton, IL location. Successful candidates will be responsible for technical engineering support and project management for Nexant's Demand Management-Energy Efficiency ? Engineering Division. Specific responsibilities will include: reviewing technical reports, working with building owners participating in utility sponsored programs, attending and facilitating meetings, and other related tasks.

Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical engineering, or similar
2-4 years? experience in a related field
An understanding of building systems (particularly HVAC), thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Knowledge of industrial compressed air systems, processed cooling and industrial refrigeration systems
Excellent writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems is a plus
Energy auditing experience is a plus
P.E. and C.E.M. (or on track to receive) is desirable